He Called It a “Compromise”—Until My Cats Exposed His True Heart

he said, but his eyes flickered—just for a second.

I stood up, slowly, and Toby slid off the bed with a soft thump, following me like a shadow.

“You want to know what people told me?” I asked, and I hated that I was referencing the comments, but I couldn’t unsee them. “They said it starts with pets. Then it’s your friends. Then it’s your family. Then continue reading …